Bella'sMyBaby

Bella'sMyBaby

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  1. RNAC Staffing

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to gladtobeOB's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The first issue I see is the "Care Plan Coordinator". Does she run the Care Plan Meetings/Write/Update Care Plans as well as IDT & Insurance? That is way too much. If you have one person tied up...

  2. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    I used to work for a PCP; he absolutely hated Family Practice. This Doc regretted not specializing & having the same "Chronics" keep coming back; but when you specialize, you treat them, then send...

  3. Long Term Care Cutbacks

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to katoline's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My LTC Corporation has not given me a cost of living raise in 2 years. Last year, my raise was only 1.5%, this year no raise at all. My Insurance more than doubles beginning in 2012, therefore I...

  4. The happy policy

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Tepidorchid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Does this go for the Doctors as

  5. locomotion

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to kavdah's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Does the resident ever propel the w/c with their feet or hands? Does the staff propel the w/c at times? If the staff do ALL the propelling of the w/c then it would be a "4" full staff assistance. If...

  6. MDS RN to resident ratio?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to crazyforthis's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes, I too am feeling overwhelmed. Read something about the new changes coming will increase the workload 25% but don't know if that's true or not. I am questioning how much longer I can do MDS Work....

  7. Gasp! An uninsured Nurse (rant)

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to optimist's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Optimist....I understand where you're coming from.... My Health Insurance is "more than doubling" next year! Health Care Workers who can't afford Health

  8. When a nursing home shuts down.

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    Oramar......Do you work for a LTC Corporation? I'm concerned my LTC facility may be selling

  9. ? regarding SC

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Yes....if she would not have died on day 4 of her stay....remember, you have 14 days to complete a sig

  10. ? regarding SC

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to Sheryl218's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Did she die in your facility? If so, code the MDS "Death in Facility" this will be a tracking MDS only. If she was on Medicare, must code the MDS a "5 day/Death in Facility", this will be a 5...

  11. Careplans and Quarterlies

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to txdon's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    The MDS Dept is not taking care of the patients, the staff nurses are... The MDS Coordinator pumps out the paperwork for Reimbursement and the Government... For the most part, the MDS Dept completes...

  12. discovered and reported falsification of VS

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to traumaRNdrama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I once worked with a DON who I caught falsifying my signature on paperwork... I confronted her & she denied it without blinking an eye... I was afraid to go any further with this as I feared for...

  13. Grace days (thru 10/31/-2011) 5 day, 14 day

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to pixie120's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    We just had a webinar about the changes this week.... Sorry that I don't remember what the acceptable days are.... We were told, I believe, that any ARD's on/after 10/1/11 must be changed otherwise...

  14. MDS 3.0 Use of Dashes

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to andy3k's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Surveyors are taught just enough about the MDS to be

  15. frequent fires

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to nola1202's topic in General Nursing

    The issues you describe are exactly why there is so much turnover. You have a good head on your shoulders...you're wise enough to see the stunts that LTC Corporations pull. LTC is LTC, they all do...

  16. What is your favorite specialty and why?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to adoglover's topic in General Nursing

    MDS Coordinator....like the Reimbursement side....and no patient care!

  17. medicare coordinator

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to crnacc's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Guess I am a little confused...Not sure if you mean a Medicare Case Manager or a Unit Coordinator for the Medicare Unit? Our Case Manager handles all the Managed Care Insurances but our Unit Manager...

  18. Abuse investion.... found substantiated... applying for a job at the SAME HOSPITAL...

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to algebra_demystified's topic in General Nursing

    I would never go back to a facility that made Abuse allegations against me....

  19. 2 warnings at once

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lovnrsg's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Sounds to me as though someone has it out for you.... DON'T sign

  20. Employment at will!

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to nurse955's topic in General Nursing

    It's all about Employers having the cards stacked in their favor... Their way of getting rid of employees who are a "threat" to their

  21. Why do most of the SNF/ LTC facilities not put their classified Ads on the internet?

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to 50kn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our LTC Company posts on line...even jobs that are filled...that's how we know who is getting fired next...

  22. ADL'S and MDS

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to AlleeBooRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Perhaps monthly quizzes with prizes for correct answers... I tell staff: 0--- Independent like you & me 1--- Eyeballing/Verbal cues only, No Touch 2--- Touch, No Weight Bearing at all 3--- Weight...

  23. advice on if mds position is a right fit

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to softball's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Give MDS a try, you can always go back to the floor. I like MDS work but it is stressful, in its own way...since it's all about the money. Good MDS Coordinators are detail oriented, most I know are...

  24. New to MDS - ? salary

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Even with only six months 3.0 training, I would think you would be able to find an MDS Position..... Companies can't find enough MDS Coordinators; they are begging for them! Some Companies pay for...

  25. New to MDS - ? salary

    Bella'sMyBaby replied to lisa41rn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I hear you....Another option might be Interim MDS Work....there are Companies that specialize in this. Good